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Euphorbia myrsinites (Broad-leaved glaucous spurge)

Other names: Myrtle euphorbia , Donkeytail spurge, Blue spurge, Creeping spurge, Myrtle spurge, Donkey tail spurge, Donkey tail

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Species
E. myrsinites is an evergreen perennial with trailing, leafy stems bearing spirally arranged, succulent, obovate to rounded, pointed, blue- to grey-green leaves and umbels of bright yellow-green flowers from late sprint to midsummer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.1 m 0.35 m 2-5 years
0 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in light, dry, well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. Mulch with gravel to prevent rotting. Tends to self-seed freely.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Trailing, Compact

Native to

Southeastern Europe, Turkey, Iran

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.

Plant care

Pruning

Remove spent flowers. Evergreen but leaves tend to decline in cold winters. May be short-lived in warm winter climates.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free.

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

Deadhead perennials before they seed (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Sow spores or seeds as soon as ripe on moist compost

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Take basal cuttings

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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